1989 Eagle Talon vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1989 Eagle Talon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Talon weights approximately 351 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Eagle Talon (276 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

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